Faithful Still

"If we are faithless, God is faithful still, for God cannot disown his own."— 2 Timothy 2:13
"God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord." — 1 Corinthians 1:9

A friend once shared how she felt like she had failed God. She had been raised in the church, taught to pray, and to trust in God’s goodness. But after experiencing deep personal loss—the sudden death of her husband, the unraveling of her finances, and the silence she felt in her prayers—she walked away. She didn’t stop believing in God but stopped talking to God.

For years, she felt spiritually numb. One Sunday, however, a friend invited her to a small gathering where people shared testimonies of how God had shown up for them during their hardest moments. She didn’t expect to be moved. But when someone read 2 Timothy 2:13, “If we are faithless, God is faithful still,” something cracked open. She said, “I realized I hadn’t been forgotten. I may have walked away, but God had never let me go.”
That was the beginning of her return—not to perfection, but to a renewed relationship. It didn’t erase the pain, but it reminded her she wasn’t alone. That story echoes what so many of us experience in our journey with God.

Life with God is not a one-time decision—it’s a journey, a relationship marked by movement—the lows in the valleys and the high mountaintop, growth, questions, discernment, and revelations. Like any deep and honest relationship, our walk with God includes seasons of joy and gratitude but also of doubt, distance, and wrestling. We may feel close to God one moment and unsure the next. We may respond to God’s call with hope and hesitation, with love and fear.

And yet, here is the beautiful, grounding truth: God’s faithfulness never wavers. While our emotions, faith, and understanding may shift, God remains steady, faithful, and loving. God's commitment to us is not conditional on our performance—it is rooted in God’s nature.
When we feel rejected, God still chooses us.
When we feel unworthy, God still calls us.
When we are faithless, God is faithful still.

This dynamic relationship is a sacred space for transformation. As we learn more about God, we also discover more about ourselves—our wounds, our hopes, our capacity to love, and our need for grace. Discernment flows from this relationship. When anchored in God’s love, we begin to hear more clearly, see more deeply, and walk more courageously.
So, how do we nurture this relationship in our everyday lives? How do we step closer to God, who never lets us go?
 
Sometimes, all it takes is one small, intentional step:
– Join a small group, prayer gathering, or Bible study. Being with others on the journey of faith can reignite your own.
– Reach out to a friend who encourages your walk with God—someone who listens, prays, and reminds you of God’s love.
– Set aside five minutes a day just to be still, breathe, and invite God into your space.

These small steps are like open doors—moments when we say, “Here I am, God. I want to know You more.” The good news is that God is already there—waiting, loving, and faithful.

Pray with me: Faithful God, thank You for Your unwavering love through every season. Help me stay open in our relationship, grow, and trust Your faithfulness over my feelings. May I find clarity and purpose in fellowship with Your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

By Rev. Kay Dubuisson